Source: HealthDay Author: Truda Published date: 2008-03-05
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(HealthDay News) - Caring for a loved one who needs extensive help can be physically and emotionally draining. To continue providing loving care, it's important to monitor your own well-being, too.
Here are some warning signs of caregiver stress, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
Feeling unusually angry or resentful toward the person you care for, yourself or your family.
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